From dandrews920 at comcast.net Fri Sep 13 17:44:23 2024 From: dandrews920 at comcast.net (dandrews920 at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:44:23 -0400 Subject: [NOBE-L] FW: Upcoming Event: Accessibility in the Classroom Seminar In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <292001db0604$99200550$cb600ff0$@comcast.net> Choose Accessible Technology For Your Classroom Wednesday, September 18, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom When selecting technology for the classroom, it is vital that educators know how to select technology that is accessible. To do this effectively, educators need the tools to properly evaluate a given piece of software. Join the National Federation of the Blind on Wednesday, September 18, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. eastern to learn ways local schools can procure and evaluate accessible software. We will discuss: * What it means for software to be accessible * Demos of accessible and inaccessible sites * How to read and evaluate Voluntary Product Accessibility templates, (VPATS) * How to start testing products for accessibility Register today for the September 18 Education Accessibility Seminar . About Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility provides resources and events with access technology experts through our partnership with the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Learn more about the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility . National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 Unsubscribe from this mailing list | Opt out of all mailing lists | Sign up for our newsletter 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 United States ..